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Inside a 'historic' County Durham Grade II-listed country house for sale at £995,000
Holywell Hall, near Brancepeth, offers six bedrooms and a separate annexe, set within 28.59 acres
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Rough sleeper in Durham says homeless people should be able to seek refuge at government buildings
Richard Roncero believes that a government which claims to be committed to ending rough sleeping should allow people to seek refuge at its buildings
Man arrested after car hits pedestrians in Durham city centre
A man has been arrested after three pedestrians were hit by a reversing car when a driver allegedly failed to stop for police in Durham city centre
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North East pub to close this weekend with 'a heavy heart' just months after re-opening
A pub in a historic North East city will sadly shut its doors this coming Sunday, November 15 after its rfe-opening in September
See inside Søstrene Grene's third North East store which has opened in Durham
After opening stores in Newcastle city centre and Metrocentre, Søstrene Grene has now arrived in Durham
Must visit Christmas Market just 10 minutes from Newcastle makes UK's 'most underrated' list
The festive season is now very much upon us and Christmas Markets will soon be happening all over the North East
13 Christmas Markets in the North East to visit over the 2026 festive season
Christmas Markets are set to launch across Newcastle, Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham
Durham Christmas Festival promises three-day city takeover with festive markets, food and drink
Booking details for the Palace Green festive marquee and festival's Children’s Lantern Parade
Shildon burglar posed as police officer to con his way into cancer patient's home
A three-strikes burglar and his accomplice conned their way into a vulnerable man’s home after claiming to be undercover police officers.
County Durham arsonist torched mum's home after row causing £40k of damage
Alfie Mavin caused severe damage to the semi-detached house in Gilesgate, Durham, endangering both himself and elderly neighbours.
Piano, ping pong tables, and gazebos - Durham High School contents go under hammer
Members of the public were given one final look inside Durham High School today as the former school's furniture, equipment and memorabilia headed to auction.
Poignant letter home reveals hopes of Durham soldier who would never see Christmas
Today’s Object of the Week is a poignant reminder of how war could reach from a distant battlefield directly into a County Durham family home.
Durham Freemasons support Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Frreemasons are marking a month of remembrance and service
Messages said 'police would be looking at everyone' after petrol station 'murder'
Daniel Ambler murder trial hears Snapchat messages shared after his death at a Seaham service station, as five defendants face charges at Teesside Crown Court.
Concern for missing boy, 16, not seen for over a week with Bishop Auckland links
A 16-year-old with links to Bishop Auckland has been missing for more than seven days. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Plans to turn Durham home into HMO refused over fears families are being 'forced out' of city
Plans to turn a family home into an HMO have been refused after neighbours warned of a 'stealthy' increase in student properties 'forcing' families out of the city
Banned County Durham driver led police on chase in stolen van bearing false plates
A repeat dangerous driver has four months to quit drugs or face his first prison sentence.
Breast cancer scandal surgeon starts closing private company that received NHS money
Amir Bhatti’s private firm Cathedral Surgical Services faces strike-off amid an NHS breast cancer investigation after 51 women were harmed in County Durham.
HMO plans refused after families feared being 'forced out' of Durham
Plans to turn a home in Crossgate Moor into a HMO have been refused after neighbours warned of student properties 'forcing' families out of the city.
Punter on mission to drink at all UK Wetherspoons approves 'unique' County Durham pub
A TikTok creator has given a County Durham pub a thumbs up as part of his mission to enjoy a pint of beer at every single Wetherspoons location in the UK.